TIME reporter Erica Ho reported, the “S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore has laid claim to the throne of the biggest water tank in the world. The aquarium, which opened on November 22 of this year, contains over 800 species of marine animals, swimming in almost 12 million gallons of water. Nearly 100,000 animals are spread across its 10 different zones and 49 habitats. It also houses the world’s largest single viewing panel — approximately 118 feet wide by 27 feet tall.”

The Idaho Aquarium is looking to build an Octopus Palace for its newest resident, a Giant Pacific Octopus. As it says at the organization’s website: “Octopuses are very intelligent animals that can learn to open jars, play with toys, and interact with their handlers…” hence the aquarium’s intention to build a stimulating habitat.

Speaking of habitats… let’s pause to give thought to those fishes holidaying in their homebound aquarium…

This is perhaps the best article I’ve ever read on the subject of keeping your fish safe while enjoying a well-deserved spring break. It especially stresses the difference between prepping the still fragile eco-system of a newly established aquarium and a stable tank that can (with certain measures taken) essentially ‘run on auto-pilot.’